The Biden administration said on Friday it will propose designating certain “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances under the nation’s Superfund program, in a bid to spark cleanup of countless sites that have been found contaminated by the toxic industrial compounds. …
The United Nations issued a flash appeal on Tuesday for $160 million to help Pakistan cope with catastrophic floods that have killed more than 1,100 people, destroyed infrastructure and crops, and affected 33 million people. Early estimates put the damage …
Strong storms knocked down trees and caused power outages across the Minneapolis area Saturday night, prompting the Minnesota State Fair to shut down rides and cancel a concert. Wind gusts over 60 mph were reported as the storm moved across …
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, and CNA Canada. A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty Specialty Promotes Clark for Financial Risk Solutions Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part …
Terry Ledbetter and Luke Ledbetter, formerly of State National Companies, announced the formation of Kestrel Group. The company acts as the exclusive producer for four A.M. Best “A-” rated (Excellent) carriers which are widely licensed throughout the United States with …
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) informally proposes amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 133, General Medical Provisions and 28 TAC Chapter 134, Benefits–Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges, and Payments to improve the designated …
California is facing a prolonged late-summer heat wave this week, with widespread triple-digit temperatures starting in the south and spreading northward, the National Weather Service said Monday. Excessive heat watches will go into effect Wednesday morning and remain in effect …
A Dundee, Ohio contractor with a long history of federal workplace safety violations has added an additional $228,126 in fines to $108,318 in unpaid penalties with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration for again exposing workers …
World Insurance Associates LLC announced that it acquired The Woody Insurance Group of Prairie Village, Kansas on August 1, 2022. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Woody Insurance Group has been providing insurance to individuals and businesses in …
BenefitMall, a provider of next-generation broker services, announced the acquisition of Mutual Med, a Davenport, Iowa-based insurance distributor providing sales counseling and support for benefits agents serving large groups, small groups, and individuals. With complementary carrier relationships and extensive voluntary …